New Zealand Association of Scientists

The New Zealand Association of Scientists is a professional body for scientists in New Zealand. It differs from the Royal Society of New Zealand in being an independent non-profit incorporated society and registered charity,[1][2] rather than being constituted by an Act of Parliament.[3] While not being entirely non-political,[4] the Association focuses on policy and social responsibility aspects of science.[5]

The Association publishes a peer reviewed journal the New Zealand Science Review which is a "forum for the discussion of science policy."[6] The Association awards an annual Marsden Medal for service rendered to the cause or profession of science.

References

  1. "About". New Zealand Association of Scientists. 2011. Retrieved 27 July 2011. New Zealand Association of Scientists
  2. "New Zealand Association Of Scientists Incorporated". The Charities Commission. 2011. Retrieved 27 July 2011.
  3. "Royal Society of New Zealand Act 1997 No 2 (as at 15 July 1997), Private Act". New Zealand Legislation. 2011. Retrieved 27 July 2011.
  4. Mapp, Wayne (21 October 2010). "New Zealand Association of Scientists Annual Conference: Opening Address". New Zealand Government. Retrieved 27 July 2011.
  5. "Science, Technology, & Human Values". 4. 1979: 11–16. JSTOR 688828. Check date values in: |year= / |date= mismatch (help)
  6. "Instructions to Authors | www.scientists.org.nz". scientists.org.nz. 2011. Retrieved 27 July 2011. NZ Science Review provides a forum for the discussion of science policy.
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